Origins
The Jews’ early history began in Canaan and ended when the _________ forced them out of Israel.
The Romans!!!
In the 1200s BC, God sent a leader to the Jewish people in Egypt. His name was ________.
Moses!
After the Exodus, the Jewish people fought for and controlled their own land. This land where they built their society was called _____.
The land of Canaan.
After the Romans completely conquered the Jews and claimed Jerusalem, what group of people became more important than priests.
Rabbis, or religious teachers.
What are the three significant Jewish texts?
The Torah
The Tanakh, or Hebrew Bible
The Talmud, or the commentaries
Sometime between 2000 and 1500 BC, a new people appeared in Southwest Asia. What were they called?
The Hebrews
What did God tell Moses to do?
Name two strong kings that held the 12 tribes of Israel together.
David and Solomon
Define the most important belief of Judaism and why it is important in world religious history.
Jews are monotheistic and Judaism is the first monotheistic religion to appear in history.
What information is contained in the commentaries?
The commentaries contain explanations of complicated Jewish laws.
The Bible traces the Hebrews back to one man. What was his name and where did he come from?
Abraham. He came from Mesopotamia.
Why did the Pharaoh finally agree to free the Jewish people?
He was frightened of the seven plagues, which included the death of his own son.
What is the Holy of the Holies?
The most sacred part of the temple that contained the Ark of the Covenant.
What are two beliefs central to Judaism?
Justice and Righteousness
A Jewish house of worship is called a ___________ and most contain a __________.
A Jewish house of worship is called a synagogue and most contain a Torah.
Name the two places that they migrated to.
Canaan and Egypt
What is the Exodus?
Moses leading the Jewish people on a journey out of Egypt.
What significant item did Solomon's Temple protect?
The Ark of the Covenant.
What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?
Explain "justice," justifying your answer with three points
Justice means kindness and fairness to everyone, including strangers and criminals.
Jews are expected to give aid to those who need it.
Jews are expected to be fair in business dealings.
What is the Hebrew name for the Bible and name three things it contains.
The Tanakh.
It contains messages from the Hebrew prophets, songs, poems, stories, psalms, and proverbs.
Explain why the Pharaoh enslaved the Jewish people in Egypt.
The Jewish people prospered in Egypt and the Pharaoh was afraid they would grow too powerful.
Explain in detail what happened on Mount Sinai.
The Hebrew Bible says that while Moses was on the mountain, God gave him two stone tablets. On the tablets was written a code of moral laws known as the Ten Commandments. These laws shaped Jewish society.
When the Kingdom of Israel lacked strong kings, invaders conquered them. The Jews were sent out of Israel as slaves. This movement of Jewish people to various parts of the world is called ___________.
Explain "righteousness," justifying your answer with three points.
Righteousness means doing what is proper.
Jews must do what is proper even when others are not.
Righteous behavior is more important than religious ceremonies and rituals.
What information is contained in the Torah?
The entirety of early Jewish law
The history of the Jewish people until the death of Moses